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Tribal Economic Development Law

Description: This quiz covers the legal aspects of tribal economic development, including the rights and responsibilities of tribes, the role of federal and state governments, and the various legal tools and mechanisms available to promote economic development in Indian Country.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary federal law that governs tribal economic development?

  1. The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEA)

  2. The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)

  3. The Tribal Economic Development Act (TEDA)

  4. The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

ISDEA is the primary federal law that governs tribal economic development. It provides tribes with the authority to contract with the federal government to administer and manage a wide range of programs and services, including economic development programs.

What is the purpose of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)?

  1. To promote economic development in Indian Country

  2. To regulate gaming activities on Indian lands

  3. To provide funding for tribal governments

  4. To protect the rights of individual Indians


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

IGRA is the primary federal law that regulates gaming activities on Indian lands. It establishes a framework for the regulation of gaming activities, including the licensing of gaming facilities, the taxation of gaming revenues, and the distribution of gaming revenues to tribes.

What is the purpose of the Tribal Economic Development Act (TEDA)?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To promote economic development in Indian Country

  3. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  4. To establish a trust fund for tribal economic development


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

TEDA is a federal law that promotes economic development in Indian Country. It provides a variety of tools and resources to tribes to help them develop their economies, including funding for economic development projects, technical assistance, and access to capital.

What is the purpose of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)?

  1. To provide funding for affordable housing in Indian Country

  2. To promote homeownership among Native Americans

  3. To provide technical assistance to tribes for housing development

  4. To establish a trust fund for Native American housing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NAHASDA is a federal law that provides funding for affordable housing in Indian Country. It also provides tribes with the authority to develop and administer their own housing programs.

What is the role of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The BIA provides technical assistance to tribes for economic development. This assistance includes help with developing economic development plans, identifying funding sources, and accessing capital.

What is the role of the Indian Health Service (IHS) in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal health care programs

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for health care development

  3. To regulate health care activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote health care development in Indian Country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IHS provides funding for tribal health care programs. This funding helps tribes to provide health care services to their members, which can improve the overall health of the tribe and make it more attractive to businesses and investors.

What is the role of the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal education programs

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for education development

  3. To regulate education activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote education development in Indian Country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The BIE provides funding for tribal education programs. This funding helps tribes to provide education services to their members, which can improve the overall education level of the tribe and make it more attractive to businesses and investors.

What is the role of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The EDA provides funding for tribal economic development projects. This funding helps tribes to develop their economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for their members.

What is the role of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for affordable housing in Indian Country

  2. To promote homeownership among Native Americans

  3. To provide technical assistance to tribes for housing development

  4. To establish a trust fund for Native American housing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

HUD provides funding for affordable housing in Indian Country. This funding helps tribes to develop affordable housing for their members, which can improve the overall quality of life for the tribe and make it more attractive to businesses and investors.

What is the role of the Department of Commerce in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Commerce promotes economic development in Indian Country. This includes providing funding for economic development projects, providing technical assistance to tribes, and advocating for policies that support economic development in Indian Country.

What is the role of the Department of the Interior in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Department of the Interior regulates economic development activities in Indian Country. This includes regulating gaming activities, oil and gas development, and other economic activities that take place on Indian lands.

What is the role of the Department of Justice in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Justice promotes economic development in Indian Country. This includes providing funding for economic development projects, providing technical assistance to tribes, and advocating for policies that support economic development in Indian Country.

What is the role of the Department of Labor in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Labor promotes economic development in Indian Country. This includes providing funding for economic development projects, providing technical assistance to tribes, and advocating for policies that support economic development in Indian Country.

What is the role of the Department of Transportation in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Transportation promotes economic development in Indian Country. This includes providing funding for economic development projects, providing technical assistance to tribes, and advocating for policies that support economic development in Indian Country.

What is the role of the Department of Treasury in tribal economic development?

  1. To provide funding for tribal economic development projects

  2. To provide technical assistance to tribes for economic development

  3. To regulate economic development activities in Indian Country

  4. To promote economic development in Indian Country


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Department of Treasury promotes economic development in Indian Country. This includes providing funding for economic development projects, providing technical assistance to tribes, and advocating for policies that support economic development in Indian Country.

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